Power management company Eaton said it is helping address the critical shortage of transformers, along with record demand for its solutions from utility, large commercial, industrial and data center customers, with a $340 million investment to increase U.S. production of its three-phase transformers essential to reliable electrical power.
Production and hiring at Eaton’s new Jonesville, South Carolina facility is expected to begin in 2027. Eaton will continue to also manufacture three-phase transformers at two Wisconsin facilities.
“Electrical power demand is increasing dramatically, and our solutions are at the heart of energy systems everywhere, from the utility grid to industrials, data centers, buildings and more,” said Mike Yelton, president, Americas Region, Electrical Sector at Eaton. “We’re grateful for the strong collaboration and support in South Carolina, where we have a long history of manufacturing and innovation. Eaton is continuing to increase production and add jobs there and across the U.S. to support affordable, reliable and clean energy.”
Eaton will convert an existing facility in Jonesville into a state-of-the-art manufacturing site for three-phase transformers. The project is supported by local, state and federal economic development incentives. The company is also working closely with readySC, a workforce training program, and regional schools to support hiring and industry training.
“Eaton’s new operation in Union County, which will mean 700 new jobs for the local community, represents a major vote of confidence in South Carolina’s highly skilled, world-class workforce. This investment is a remarkable milestone for Eaton and Union County, and we celebrate the opportunities it will create throughout the state in the years ahead,” said South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster.
“We are pleased to welcome Eaton to Union County and acknowledge their investment and the new jobs opportunities they are introducing. Their considerable investment highlights the confidence global companies like Eaton have in Union County’s capability to address their needs. On behalf of the county council, county staff and our partners, we convey our congratulations and appreciation for Eaton’s commitment to Union County,” said Union County Supervisor Phillip Russell.
Eaton will continue to manufacture three-phase transformers at its factories in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The company also will continue to produce single-phase, pole-mount and pad-mount transformers in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Since 2023, Eaton has invested more than $1 billion in its North American manufacturing for electrical solutions. Eaton is also increasing supplies of power distribution solutions, including transformers and voltage regulators; as well as electrical assemblies: switchgear, switchboards and circuit breakers; and solutions supporting electric grid infrastructure projects.
—POWER edited this content, which was contributed by Eaton’s communications team.
